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Postdoc Research Associate – Diagnostic Pathology


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate Diagnostic Pathology

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This postdoctoral position will support the diagnostic outreach and educational missions of the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) with a primary focus on swine diagnostic medicine. The incumbent will coordinate and manage food animal diagnostic cases within the Pathology Section working closely with diagnosticians submitting veterinarians and swine industry stakeholders to facilitate timely case investigation interpretation and reporting. The position will foster strong relationships with clients through regular communication consultation and field-based diagnostic investigations while identifying opportunities to enhance diagnostic services and address evolving industry needs.
Responsibilities also include delivering client education and outreach programs contributing to the clinical training of veterinary students in swine diagnostic medicine and presenting diagnostic findings case summaries and research outcomes to professional and industry addition the postdoctoral scholar will participate in case-based diagnostic pathology training opportunities designed to broaden diagnostic expertise across the major mammalian species routinely evaluated by the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
  • Advanced training in veterinary diagnostic pathology and demonstrated knowledge of swine production medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Veterinary Pathology Veterinary Epidemiology Preventive Medicine Veterinary Microbiology or a closely related field.
  • Experience as a practicing swine veterinarian.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with veterinarians producers students and other stakeholders through strong written and oral communication skills.

Department/Program & College Description:

A national leader in protecting animal and human health the full-service laboratories at the VDL process upwards of 127000 cases each year and conduct more than 1.7 million tests annually.

Fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians the VDL provides quality diagnostic services for animal species including necropsy bacteriology serology histopathology virology parasitology molecular diagnostics and toxicology as well as offering analytical services.

Department Unit/Website:
Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
  • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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Proposed Start Date:
August 3 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
Post Docs

Original Posting Date:
July 6 2026

Posting Close Date:
July 13 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R19560

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


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